Backward Invention Is ________

question 145

Multiple Choice

Backward invention is ________.

• A) creating a new product to meet a need in another country
• B) reintroducing earlier product forms
• C) inventing products a company knows consumers will not like
• D) taking a product currently made in the home and manufacturing it on a broad scale
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Rational-Legal Authority

A form of leadership where power is legitimized by explicit rules and procedures, and authority is vested in positions rather than individuals, underpinned by laws and bureaucracies.

Bureaucratic Model

An organizational structure characterized by formal procedures, hierarchical levels of authority, and a clear division of labor, intended to enhance efficiency.

Deliberate And Coordinated Effort

A strategic and organized attempt to accomplish a specific goal.

Mass Production

is the manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often utilizing assembly lines or automated technology, to achieve economies of scale.